CRISPR is a technology that research scientists use to selectively modify the DNA of living organisms. CRISPR was adapted for use in the laboratory from naturally occurring genome editing systems found in bacteria.
Walmart's payments company PhonePe is performing well in India, according to CEO Doug McMillon. Speaking in a recent interview, McMillon said PhonePe, if it enters ecommerce, will not compete with sister company Flipkart. He added that India was making great strides towards becoming a key global supplier. McMillon also discussed Walmart's huge ambitions in the country, stating that the $10bn annual export target set to be achieved by 2027 is now "more possible than five years ago". He also praised the government's collaborative approach to policymaking.
This may help to further reduce the price on the open source network that is already challenging the duopoly of Swiggy and Zomato in the food delivery space.
Globally, thousands of moderators review posts containing graphic content - keeping harmful material from appearing on users' feeds. Many work for third-party contractors rather than directly for tech companies.
Xu Lei, who has officially been CEO for a year, said on a call with analysts after the company reported first quarter earnings that he had resigned to spend more time with his family.
Intel Corp and Boston Consulting Group on Wednesday said they are working together to sell generative artificial intelligence tools to big businesses.
After a pandemic-fuelled surge in online shopping, the industry is seeing moderate growth over the past few months. We have a detailed story on the state of play in the e-commerce market. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.